MP Tongoyo Gabriel informed the National Assembly that IPOA confirmed plans to have three identified suspects in Albert Ojwang's murder arrested.

Ruto Breaks Silence on Activist Ojwang's Death | Firstpost Africa | N18G Kenya’s President William Ruto has publicly condemned the death of 31-year-old Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody after being arrested over a social media post accusing a top police officer of corruption.

“It was not me.” Officer Commanding Station at Central Police Station, Samson Taalam, has denied being the prime suspect in Albert Ojwang's murder. While giving his account to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Taalam recounted that on the day of Ojwang's death, he was brought into the station in critical condition.

A senior education official has disclosed that slain political blogger Albert Ojwang had quit teaching to concentrate on social media influencing.

Albert Ojwang, a Kenyan blogger and teacher, was reported dead in police custody on June 8, 2025, according to the Kenyan news website, Tuko.

In a statement dated June 12, 2025, and issued by Capitol Hill Police Station, the officer was arrested and placed in custody at Capitol Hill by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa).

An activist named Shakira Wafula caused a scene in Nairobi city centre after she faced off with a police officer who had covered himself with a mask.

Kenyan authorities arrested a police officer over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, sparking protests in Nairobi. Ojwang died in custody after being detained for defaming a deputy police chief. President Ruto admitted police involvement,

“Please be informed that an officer of Central Police Station Nairobi, was arrested today, 12/06/2025 and placed in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA),” a memo released on the evening of Thursday, June 12 read.

Albert Ojwang died in custody after a post targeting DIG Lagat. Kenyans reacted fiercely online, unleashing messages, leaks, and calls for justice.

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, joining a growing chorus of voices demanding accountability over the incident that has sparked public outcry.